Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report
Diffuse gliomas with fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) and transforming acidic coiled-coil containing protein 3 (TACC3) gene fusion represent a distinct molecular subtype of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype gliomas characterized by unique histopathological features. Although microca...
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| author | Masaoki Kusunoki Osamu Togao Koji Yamashita Kazufumi Kikuchi Daisuke Kuga Yutaka Fujioka Shun Akamine Kousei Ishigami |
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| description | Diffuse gliomas with fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) and transforming acidic coiled-coil containing protein 3 (TACC3) gene fusion represent a distinct molecular subtype of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype gliomas characterized by unique histopathological features. Although microcalcifications have frequently been reported in histopathological studies, their prevalence and diagnostic significance on radiological imaging remain unclear. We report a case of a 67-year-old woman who presented with a 1-year history of weakness in the left lower limb. Head CT revealed coarse and irregular calcifications in the deep white matter of the right frontal and parietal lobes. At the same time, MRI demonstrated a diffuse gliomatosis cerebri-like growth pattern with infiltration across the corpus callosum and contrast enhancement in distant areas. Histopathological examination confirmed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype, and subsequent genetic testing revealed FGFR3::TACC3 fusion and amplification of FGFR3 gene. This case highlights the potential radiological characteristics of diffuse gliomas with FGFR3::TACC3 fusion, particularly the presence of coarse calcifications, that may serve as notable imaging features of this tumor. Further research is required to determine whether calcification is a characteristic of this glioma subtype. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4c96a1b99afc4fa58a6cc000bd9bb48d2025-08-20T03:09:57ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-07-012073540354610.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.034Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case reportMasaoki Kusunoki0Osamu Togao1Koji Yamashita2Kazufumi Kikuchi3Daisuke Kuga4Yutaka Fujioka5Shun Akamine6Kousei Ishigami7Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; Corresponding author.Department of Molecular Imaging and Diagnosis, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Anatomic Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDepartment of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JapanDiffuse gliomas with fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) and transforming acidic coiled-coil containing protein 3 (TACC3) gene fusion represent a distinct molecular subtype of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype gliomas characterized by unique histopathological features. Although microcalcifications have frequently been reported in histopathological studies, their prevalence and diagnostic significance on radiological imaging remain unclear. We report a case of a 67-year-old woman who presented with a 1-year history of weakness in the left lower limb. Head CT revealed coarse and irregular calcifications in the deep white matter of the right frontal and parietal lobes. At the same time, MRI demonstrated a diffuse gliomatosis cerebri-like growth pattern with infiltration across the corpus callosum and contrast enhancement in distant areas. Histopathological examination confirmed glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype, and subsequent genetic testing revealed FGFR3::TACC3 fusion and amplification of FGFR3 gene. This case highlights the potential radiological characteristics of diffuse gliomas with FGFR3::TACC3 fusion, particularly the presence of coarse calcifications, that may serve as notable imaging features of this tumor. Further research is required to determine whether calcification is a characteristic of this glioma subtype.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003371Brain tumorDiffuse gliomaGlioblastomaFGFR3TACC3Calcification |
| spellingShingle | Masaoki Kusunoki Osamu Togao Koji Yamashita Kazufumi Kikuchi Daisuke Kuga Yutaka Fujioka Shun Akamine Kousei Ishigami Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report Radiology Case Reports Brain tumor Diffuse glioma Glioblastoma FGFR3 TACC3 Calcification |
| title | Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report |
| title_full | Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report |
| title_short | Diffuse glioma with FGFR3::TACC3 gene fusion and prominent calcification: A case report |
| title_sort | diffuse glioma with fgfr3 tacc3 gene fusion and prominent calcification a case report |
| topic | Brain tumor Diffuse glioma Glioblastoma FGFR3 TACC3 Calcification |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003371 |
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